Overview
Mather Director, Radiation Oncology Research Inova Radiation Oncology Inova Schar CancerDr. Avani Rao is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology who serves as the Director of Research, Proton Therapy Fellowship Director and lead physician in pediatric radiation oncology. She joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2020. Her areas of interest are pediatric, gynecologic, gastrointestinal and breast malignancies.Dr. Rao graduated from Yale University magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology. She completed medical school, her internal medicine internship and her radiation oncology residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She was nominated to Alpha Omega Alpha during medical school, and during her residency, Dr. Rao served as Chief Resident. She pursued additional fellowship training at the University of Maryland to gain specific expertise in proton therapy. Dr. Rao has received several awards supporting her research and recognizing her clinical excellence and has published more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Rao is board certified in radiation oncology.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Prostate Cancer.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Awards
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, Fairfax, VA 22031
4320 Seminary Rd, Radiation Oncology Dept., Alexandria, VA 22304
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Kleinberg specializes in the radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, of brain and spinal tumors. Areas of research include both tumors arising in the central nervous system and tumors metastasizing from other locations. He also specializes in the treatment of esophageal tumors and has led national clinical trials in both therapy of brain tumors as well as esophageal cancer. Dr. Kleinberg has been recently named in the US News and World Report list of top 1% of doctors in his specialty. He is the co-chair of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Brain Tumor Working Group, Vice-Chair of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Esophageal and Gastric Tumors, and is a member of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Gastrointestinal Tumors. He is also on the American College of Radiation Oncology Neurologic Cancer Practice Accreditation Team. Make A Gift. Dr. Kleinberg is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kleinberg is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.
Office
Kevin Camphausen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Camphausen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Jean Wright is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wright is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Avani D. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Avani D. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Avani D. Rao by calling their office at 571-472-0606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Avani D. Rao a top-rated expert for Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Avani D. Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Avani D. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Avani D. Rao is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Avani D. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Avani D. Rao has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Avani D. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Avani D. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Avani D. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-0606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Endometrial CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Prostate CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.